bite the bullet
含义:to decide to do something difficult or unpleasant that one has been putting off;硬着头皮去做(不得不做的难事)。
来源:战地医疗没有麻醉时,让伤员咬住子弹忍痛手术——字面是”咬子弹”,引申为”咬牙忍受”。
例句
- I’ve been avoiding the dentist for months. Time to bite the bullet and make an appointment. (我拖了好几个月没看牙医,是时候硬着头皮预约了。)
- The project is way behind schedule. We have to bite the bullet and work this weekend. (进度严重落后,我们只能咬牙这周末加班了。)
近义表达
| 表达 | 语气 |
|---|---|
| bite the bullet | 下定决心忍受 |
| face the music | 承担后果(通常指挨批评) |
| take the plunge | 鼓起勇气尝试(多指冒险/新决定) |
注意:bullet 念 /ˈbʊlɪt/,不要和 “bully” 混了。
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